Activism

The revolution will not be monetized

Genuine change and resistance cannot be bought or sold. True revolutions are driven by ideals and actions, not by profit motives.  The revolution will be driven by genuine action and the pursuit of social change for its own sake, rather than for financial or commercial gain. The revolution will not be commodified and sold to consumers. The

Culture

“No Kings” Was a Rebellion in Trump Country

It wasn’t just large, liberal cities but the heart of Trump country that formed the base of last Saturday’s “No Kings” protests. Together with his underwhelming military parade, they’re a warning of the softness of his support. Trump’s win, though more emphatic than 2016, was anemic in the scope of history. He had failed to

Corpocracy

Citizen-less Democracy:

A Governing system where all the important decisions of government are made to suit the interests and values the wealthiest and most powerful Americans and the corporations they own.

Capitalism

The American Dream

The American Dream — promising democracy and opportunity —often masks a labyrinth of imperial violence, covert operations, and brutal exploitation that keeps the system ticking along.

Democracy

Myths of Our Childhood

One of the many myths drilled into Americans’ minds from a young age is the noble, enlightened ideals of the Founding Fathers. Ask any schoolchild why the US Constitution was written, and they’re likely to rattle off any number of platitudes and cliches. They might say “to defend our freedom” or “to protect democracy.” In

Capitalism

Squid Game 2, an Allegory of Capitalism Versus Democracy

In the nail-biting new season of Netflix’s hit series Squid Game, players’ desperate circumstances push them to make fatally risky bets on individual success even when collective action might save them. f the debut season of the Korean Netflix series Squid Game laid bare the ails of modern capitalism, its highly anticipated second season reflects the challenges to organizing